The Perfect Margarita

The Perfect Margarita

This margarita recipe uses fresh limes, white tequila, and high-quality triple sec. With the right ratios, you can easily make the perfect margarita!

Preparation Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Calories
321 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice. Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker has frosted.
Step 2
Strain margarita into the chilled glass and garnish with a slice of lime.
Step 3
Gather all ingredients.
Step 4
Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Sprinkle salt onto a plate. Lightly dip the moistened rim into the salt.
Step 5
Place a large ice cube in the glass and freeze the prepared glass until ready to serve.
The Perfect Margarita
The Perfect Margarita
The Perfect Margarita
The Perfect Margarita

Ingredients

  • 1 slice lime
  • 1 wedge lime
  • 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
  • 1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, or as needed
  • 1 large ice cube
  • 2 fluid ounces white tequila
  • 1.5 fluid ounces triple sec

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